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Rigged Elections and Whether the Right is a Threat
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Rigged Elections and Whether the Right is a Threat
On this our 50th edition, Andrew puts to Nic a thought experiment where a general election is rigged in order to get freedom lovers in power. Would that be...
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Andrew Elliott
A fierce libertarian, Andrew is a purist when it comes to freedom and the elimination of the state. Heroes: Rothbard and Mises.
Nic Elliott
When it comes to the state, Nic is an Atheist, but while he hates labels, he enjoys calling himself a liberal to annoy the right people.
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